Brazil Supreme Court recognizes same-sex civil unions

Friday 6 May 2011 Ruling gives same-sex couples same rights as married heterosexuals. The Brazilian Supreme Court's decision to award same-sex couples the same rights as heterosexuals is a landmark step for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) rights in the country, Amnesty International said today.Ten judges ruled unanimously on Thursday that partners in a same-sex union have the same rights as married heterosexuals.“This is an historic moment for same-sex couples in Brazil," said Guadalupe Marengo, Deputy Director for the Americas at Amnesty International.“We welcome this development…

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